1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird Part 1 - Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors Install

[@michaelgreen7028]

Very nice. My friend and I figured out standard 2”x3” mild steel box tubing fits right into the factory subframe opening and can be tapered into the rear frame sheet metal, cutting the floor pan for a tight fit, over 20 years ago. We’ve done several like this.

[@sampson7941]

Would like to see more detail of how it ties into the rear frame rail

[@brock007football]

Wow. You spend all that time tig welding those brackets on only to spot weld them to the subframe??

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

How is it possible at the video quality is same as watching 90`s home videos?

[@barrykilts4506]

I don’t get it,why not use a 4x4 or 4x6 what ever it takes and run it inside the frame on one side and over on the other side and when that’s done lay a clamp or screw a flat piece of metal on two sides there by making it stronger yet and no chance of flexing or moving.even on the inside I’d like to lay metal over and out the sides to spread the load.i don’t think it’s any more work.well this is just me thinking about my project using yours for visual idea’s.thanks.it does look nice when finished

[@ToriL97]

Am I mistaken or did you guys weld the SFC to the bolt in front subframe that these cars have? If so, doesn't that ruin the whole point of a bolt in front section?

[@kpb711]

Probably ok if you plan on throwing away the car if it crashes

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

I think is wierd, whai if you need the align it or replace it some day. Allso, did you noticed how carefully he tig weld the joint pieces on the connectors, and the just one mig seam each side to subfeame😅

[@kpb711]

@@TheReinoPaasonen yeah dse makes some cool stuff but why not make this a weld in / bolt to sub frame kit.

[@tadwiltman4875]

@@kpb711 because that isn't the strongest way to put them in. If one needs to take the subframe out, just cut where the weld is with a thin cutoff wheel. That will leave about a .035-.045" gap, perfect for welding back in

[@kpb711]

@@tadwiltman4875 nah

[@mikerecords5530]

So I'm assuming that solid body mounts were installed. If not your going to stress and crack the floor eventually.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

bullshit. Foxbody mustang drag cars would call bullshit on your comment

[@kitvexed8229]

easily the most involved connectors on the market...

[@177SCmaro]

And probably the strongest.

[@jrwstl02]

@@177SCmarothere is similar force exerted on the upper links (in Quadralink) but no “connectors”?

[@danielvrana9444]

WOW I QUESTION THEM WELDS!!!

[@levans9257]

How do you put spots of welds and call it good? Im cert 3x. Just curious.....

[@sungear]

Ditch the music